This adorable crocheted bunny is perfect for children or as a delightful gift. With its cute dress and charming features, it’s not just a toy, but a companion full of personality. Create this lovely project to add a touch of handmade warmth to your space or gift it to someone special!

Crocheted Bunny with Dress

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn in light gray (100g), dark blue (50g), and a small amount of red, green, and yellow for details
• Crochet hook size H (5.0 mm)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Safety eyes (12 mm)
• Embroidery thread or yarn for facial features
• Yarn needle for weaving ends

Gauge:

Gauge is not critical for this project; however, 4” x 4” should equal 14 stitches and 16 rows in single crochet. To measure:

• Make a swatch of 10 rows and 14 stitches using the same yarn and hook.
• Measure 4 inches to see if you achieved the correct tension.

Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• inc - increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec - decrease (sc 2 together)
• sl st - slip stitch
• R - round

Instructions:

Body:

1. Begin with gray yarn. Create a magic ring.
2. R1: 6 sc into the magic ring. (6)
3. R2: Inc in each sc around. (12)
4. R3: *1 sc, inc* around. (18)
5. R4: *2 sc, inc* around. (24)
6. R5-10: 1 sc in each st around. (24) - Continue until the piece measures approximately 4 inches tall.
7. R11: *2 sc, dec* around. (18)
8. R12: *1 sc, dec* around. (12)
9. Stuff the body firmly with fiberfill.
10. R13: Dec around until closed. (6)
11. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Head:

1. Using gray yarn, create a magic ring.
2. R1: 6 sc into the magic ring. (6)
3. R2: Inc in each sc around. (12)
4. R3: *1 sc, inc* around. (18)
5. R4: 1 sc in each st around. (18) for 4 more rows.
6. Attach safety eyes between R3 and R4, about 4 stitches apart.
7. Using embroidery thread, add the nose and whiskers. (3 short lines down for whiskers).
8. R11: *1 sc, dec* around. (12)
9. Fill the head with fiberfill and close as previously done for the body.

Ears (make 2):

1. Using gray yarn, ch 6.
2. R1: Starting from the 2nd ch from the hook: sc in each ch across. (5)
3. R2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc. (5)
4. R3-6: Repeat R2 for 4 more rows. (5)
5. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Arms (make 2):

1. Using gray yarn, ch 5.
2. R1: Starting from the 2nd ch from hook: sc in each ch across. (4)
3. R2: Repeat sc for 2 more rows. (4)
4. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Legs (make 2):

1. Using gray yarn, ch 5.
2. R1: Starting from the 2nd ch from hook: sc in each ch across. (4)
3. R2: Repeat sc for 3 more rows. (4)
4. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Dress:

1. Using dark blue yarn, ch 25.
2. R1: Starting from the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in each ch across. (24)
3. R2-4: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc. (24)
4. Change to light blue yarn for R5: Ch 1, sc in each sc. (24)
5. R6: Ch 1, turn. Sc in blo in each sc. (24) to create a ruffle.
6. Fasten off and sew into a tube shape and place on the bunny.

Assembly:

1. Sew the head onto the body using the long tail from the head.
2. Attach ears to the top of the head and arms to the sides of the body.
3. Attach safety pins or buttons for extra decoration like the acorn and other features.

Finishing:

Weave in all ends using a yarn needle. For a polished look, steam block the project or gently shape it while damp. This project is perfect for gifting, and kids will love this cuddly friend!

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